How to get from Florence to Milan
- 249 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 08m
- 66 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 25m
direct
Bus
€15
Cheapest
3h 55m
direct
Bus
€8
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Florence to Milan. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 249 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
249 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €73Checked Sep 29 | 1h 08mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€73Checked Sep 291h 08m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Florence to Milan: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Florence → Milanbus12Go·3h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Florence to Milan
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€37November 2026
€41Departures from Florence to Milan
FlixBus runs 66 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 66 | 00:15 | 23:50 |
| FlixBus, Autolinee Federico, Marinobus | 22 | 00:05 | 23:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 3 | 08:00 | 15:15 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:15
- 00:40
- 00:50
- 01:15
- 01:40
- 01:50
- 02:15
- 02:35
- 03:15
- 03:35
- 04:35
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 05:35
- 05:40
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 06:40
- 06:55
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 07:55
- 08:20
- 08:55
- 09:20
- 09:25
- 09:55
- 10:20
- 10:25
- 10:55
- 11:35
- 11:50
- 11:55
- 12:20
- 12:35
- 12:50
- 13:20
- 13:35
- 14:10
- 14:20
- 15:05
- 15:10
- 15:30
- 16:05
- 16:10
- 16:30
- 16:45
- 17:10
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 18:00
- 18:10
- 18:45
- 19:00
- 19:55
- 20:00
- 20:20
- 20:55
- 21:20
- 21:40
- 22:05
- 22:40
- 23:05
- 23:40
- 23:50
All departuresFlixBus, Autolinee Federico, Marino
- 00:05
- 01:05
- 01:50
- 02:05
- 02:15
- 02:35
- 02:40
- 03:05
- 04:00
- 04:15
- 04:35
- 05:15
- 07:15
- 08:55
- 10:20
- 11:55
- 13:35
- 14:20
- 16:10
- 17:30
- 20:00
- 23:40
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 08:00
- 14:15
- 15:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with 12Go, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Florence to Milan works
Start with a 12Go bus from Florence to Milan, about 3h 55m. In total it's roughly €8 over 3h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Florence to Milan: common questions
How long does it take to get from Florence to Milan?
The most useful route takes about 3h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Florence to Milan?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Florence to Milan?
66 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:50.
How far is Milan from Florence?
About 249 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Florence to Milan cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €8 to €15. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Florence to Milan?
On this route you travel with 12Go, FlixBus.
Can you get from Florence to Milan without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 43m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Milan?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026